Many businesses are surprised to learn that certain adhesives are classified as dangerous goods during transport. Whether you're shipping construction adhesives, industrial glues, automotive sealants or epoxy products, it's important to understand the Australian dangerous goods requirements before sending your freight.
Most solvent-based adhesives are classified as Class 3 Flammable Liquids, while some epoxy systems, hardeners and specialist products may fall under different dangerous goods classes depending on their chemical composition.
Before shipping adhesives, the first step is reviewing the product's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Section 14 will identify whether the adhesive is regulated for transport, including its UN Number, Proper Shipping Name, Dangerous Goods Class and Packing Group.
Can Adhesives Be Sent by Courier?
Yes, many adhesives can be transported throughout Australia by road, sea or air, provided they comply with the applicable dangerous goods regulations.
Depending on the product, shipments may require:
- Dangerous Goods Declaration
- UN specification packaging
- Class 3 hazard labels
- Correct shipping marks
- Approved inner packaging
- Segregation from incompatible goods
- Shipping Adhesives by Air
Air freight has stricter requirements than road or sea transport. Some adhesives are forbidden on passenger aircraft or have quantity limitations depending on the packaging instruction.
Incorrect packaging or documentation is one of the biggest reasons adhesive shipments are rejected by airlines.
Common Adhesive Products We Assist With
We regularly assist customers shipping:
- Construction adhesives
- Epoxy adhesives
- Contact adhesives
- Spray adhesives
- Automotive adhesives
- Industrial sealants
- Resin systems
- Two-part adhesive kits
- Adhesive Dangerous Goods Specialists
DG Solutions Australia assists businesses throughout Australia with adhesive shipping by providing:
- Dangerous Goods Declarations
- UN packaging
- Freight inspections
- DG repacking
- Air, sea and road transport compliance
- Dangerous goods advice
Whether you're shipping a single carton or pallet quantities, we can help ensure your adhesive shipment meets Australian dangerous goods requirements.